Title

Engineering in chalk. Part 6 - Cuttings, retaining structures and anchorages in chalk. (7 of 13), 2002

Publisher

CIRIA

London, UK

Abstract

Details are given for the geology, description, classification and mechanical properties of chalk. Descriptions are given for uses of chalk such as in embankments and fills, cuttings, retaining structures and anchorages, shallow and piled foundations and includes site investigations. The mechanical and material properties of intact, in-situ and compacted chalk are covered.

Document Number

Publication C574

Document Status

This document is available from CIS

Subjects

Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls, Site investigation